Rather than leading the charge to defend Canadian workers and communities, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservatives have launched a phoney war against the use of American steel for an Alaskan ferry terminal in Prince Rupert.
The Conservatives’ tough talk is … Continue reading →

A little more than four years ago, a candidate for the leadership of the B.C. Liberal party — Christy Clark — set out her plan to regain public trust through a series of “open government” initiatives that she committed to … Continue reading →

Buried in the current omnibus budget bill being studied by Parliament this week is a plan to demote the chief public health officer of Canada. He will no longer hold a deputy minister rank, he will have no direct line … Continue reading →

As the year draws to a close, tax planning begins to receive more attention. If you are considering income splitting as a means to reduce your tax burden, there are a number of factors to consider.
With our system of … Continue reading →

Vancouver rock star Bif Naked and other British Columbians embarked on the Welfare Food Challenge, celebrating World Food Day on October 16, by beginning a week of eating a welfare diet of just $3 a day. (PNG FILES)

I am a lucky girl. I feel blessed, fortunate and totally present.
Because I survived cancer? Sure. Because I found love after two divorces? Why not.
Because I learned so much through participating in the Welfare Food Challenge?
Absolutely. Just … Continue reading →

Whenever the CRTC eventually folds up its tent and stops forcing Canadians to watch and listen to its notions of government-approved content, everyone will need to reflect that the agency’s demise began in the airwaves over Windsor, Ont.
Radio stations … Continue reading →

There are many reasons why some Canadians choose not to go to the dentist but a new report by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences found that cost is a major factor — and that Canada’s most vulnerable populations have … Continue reading →

The 2007/08 recession knocked many Canadian governments off the sound policy footing of balanced budgets, falling debt and tax relief. But after a sustained period of deficit spending, Ottawa seems poised to balance the budget.
Yet a well-regarded institution recently … Continue reading →

Canadians might be surprised to learn that 86 families now hold more wealth than the poorest 11.4 million Canadians. Is this a Canada to be proud of? Hardly.
According to many studies, the Canadian poverty rate remains high. A recent … Continue reading →

Does caffeine lead to cocaine use? Obviously not. But what would happen if caffeine was outlawed? Naturally, a black market would emerge. Drug gangs, which are highly skilled at operating outside of the law and have pre-existing distribution channels would … Continue reading →